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Miami Heat claimed a overwhelming 146 to 114 victory against the Memphis Grizzlies in their first NBA game after guard Rozier was detained over suspected unlawful sports betting.

Trail Blazers coach Billups was also arrested in connection with a extensive federal investigation into illegal gambling. The two individuals deny the allegations.

But, the Heat were focused as they put up 86 first-half scores to be ahead of the Grizzlies by thirty-nine after two quarters, the biggest halftime lead in the team's 37 year existence.

Bam Adebayo led the way with 24 scores and afterwards said Terry had the support of the team.

"We stand behind him. Full support," Adebayo said. "We are with him all the way. He's like family at the end of the day."

Heat coach Erik Spoelstra added: "Terry is somebody who is important to all of us. He has made a real positive impact on our locker room.

"Our thoughts are with him and support for him as he faces the situation."

Portland also secured their initial match since the arrests, with Brazil-born Splitter taking over as temporary head coach in Billups' absence and leading the squad to a decisive 139-119 victory against the Golden State Warriors.

"We all had great experiences with Chauncey and how he coached," Tiago remarked. "Our thoughts are with him and his family but we have a job to do."

NBA Commissioner Silver 'Upset' by Arrests

Speaking about the arrests for the first time, NBA commissioner Silver said he was "deeply disturbed" by the incidents of the past few days.

"There's nothing more important to the league and its fans than the integrity of the competition," he informed a broadcaster. "And so I had a pit in my stomach. It was disturbing."

Silver further mentioned an league probe into Rozier's actions in spring 2023, when there was "aberrational betting" in a game he played for the Hornets against the New Orleans Pelicans, discovered no wrongdoing.

"It was brought to our attention by the regulators and the gambling firms," he continued.

"We investigated that situation and were open about it. And while there was the unusual wagering, we, frankly, couldn't find anything.

"The federal government has subpoena power... [it] can threaten to put people in jail, can do all kinds of things that the NBA is unable to.

"So, we've been working with them from that point. And, of course, what they announced recently was an indictment.

"Moreover two and a half years after, he has not been found guilty of any offense, in fairness to Rozier.

"Clearly, it appears unfavorable, but he's been suspended, and so it is a balance in this case between upholding rights and conducting an inquiry."

Additional League Results

Elsewhere, Lakers player Doncic scored over forty scores for the second game in a row to start the season.

Following racking up 43 points in a first loss to the Warriors, the Slovenian put up forty-nine scores - to go with 11 boards and eight assists - as the Lakers beat the Timberwolves 128 to 110.

From Greece player Antetokounmpo additionally had a strong performance with 31 points, 20 boards and seven passes in the Milwaukee Bucks' 122 to 116 win at the Raptors.

Rockets were beaten 115 to 111 by the Detroit Pistons even with 37 points from Kevin Durant, while Victor Wembanyama had 29 points, eleven boards and nine rejections in the Spurs' overtime win against the New Orleans.